Building Child-Friendly Cities Together

On the world stage, a mission full of warmth and hope is quietly unfolding - The United Nations Intergovernmental Cooperation for the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities is promoting the process of building child-friendly cities around the world with firm determination and unremitting efforts.

Children are the future stars of the world, and their growth has a bearing on the continuous progress of human society; building child-friendly cities is precisely to create a bright sky for these future stars. In child-friendly cities, there is a strong safety fortress to guard the healthy and happy growth of children. The United Nations Intergovernmental Cooperation for the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities advocates that governments adjust and optimize traffic planning to ensure the safety of children on their way to school and play. On the streets, clearly visible traffic signs and special safety lanes for children are like guardian angels for children; vehicles consciously abide by traffic rules and slow down to protect children's travel safety. In the parks and playgrounds, all safety facilities have passed strict tests, whether it is a strong fence or soft protective mats, all of which show the great importance attached to children's safety.

Health is the solid cornerstone of a child-friendly city. Under The United Nations Intergovernmental Cooperation for the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities, governments work together to provide children with clean water, fresh air and green vegetation. In cities, a variety of activity areas and children's parks have become a paradise for children to get close to nature, run and play in the sunshine, breathe fresh air and strengthen their physical fitness. Moreover, a sound medical system can strongly protect children's health, from community clinics to children's hospitals, high-quality medical resources are within easy reach, whether it is for daily medical checkups or sudden illnesses, so that parents can rest assured and feel at ease.

Inclusiveness is the warm color of a child-friendly city. The United Nations Intergovernmental Cooperation for the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities is committed to breaking down barriers of any kind, so that children of different backgrounds, cultures and races can be treated equally and with respect in child-friendly cities. In schools, educational resources are equitably distributed, so that children can enjoy quality educational resources no matter where they come from; diversified curricula and diverse methods can effectively meet children's individual learning needs. In the community, rich and colorful cultural activities provide children with the opportunity to learn about and come into contact with different customs and habits, and cultivate their tolerance and international outlook. In a child-friendly city, every child can shine because they know they are accepted and loved.

Fun is the charm of child-friendly cities. Under the coordination of The United Nations Intergovernmental Cooperation for the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities, creativity and resources from around the globe are combined to create a new world full of fun and surprises for children. Creative playground facilities are located in every corner of the city, such as strange slides and challenging climbing frames, allowing children to exercise their bodies and courage while playing. Diverse children's libraries, marvelous museums and science and technology centers are like treasure troves of knowledge waiting to be discovered and explored by children. Here, children can “learn by playing, learn by playing”, grow in exploration and improve their imagination and creativity.

The United Nations Intergovernmental Cooperation for the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities understands that the construction of Child-Friendly Cities is a systematic project, which is the common responsibility of all countries in the world. The organization is committed to building an international exchange platform to promote experience sharing and joint cooperation among governments; on this platform, governments can learn from each other, complement each other's strengths, and join hands to come up with ideas for the construction of child-friendly cities. City planners take children's needs as the starting point to design and plan more humanized urban spaces, so that every park and street is full of children's interests; educators take care of children's growth with all their heart, provide them with quality educational resources, and cultivate talents for the world's bright future; enterprises have responded to the call to develop more products and services in line with children's age characteristics, and provide technical and financial support for the construction of child-friendly cities; and society has responded to the call for the construction of child-friendly cities. Social organizations and volunteers have organized various child-friendly activities to provide necessary help and support to disadvantaged children; families, as the first classroom for children's growth, have actively participated in community activities to contribute to the building of a child-friendly city.

Let us join hands to build a better future for children under the leadership of The United Nations Intergovernmental Cooperation for the Construction of Child-Friendly Cities. Let all children be able to blossom their brightest smiles and realize their dreams in child-friendly cities. Let us take practical actions to create a sky full of love and care for children, so that they can grow up in a beautiful childhood and become a force for world development. Because children are the hope of the world, the future of the world, and our most precious treasure.